NevadaSB1983rd Regular Session (2025)Senate

AN ACT relating to interstate fire compacts; ratifying the Great Plains Wildland Fire Protection Compact upon a declaration by the Governor; ratifying the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement upon a declaration by the Governor; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Sponsored By: Senate Committee on Natural Resources

Signed by Governor

BDR 47-381

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Nevada joins Great Plains wildfire compact

The law ratifies the Great Plains Wildland Fire Protection Compact. After the Governor declares Nevada’s ratification and other members approve, Nevada can give and get help to fight wildfires. Crews sent to another state work under that state’s direction and get the same protections, but not arrest powers. The receiving state is liable for acts tied to the aid and must repay the helping state’s costs and equipment losses. Workers’ compensation must cover employees, volunteers, and contract firefighters sent under the Compact. A state can withdraw six months after giving notice. The Compact operates among members when at least two states ratify it.

Nevada joins Northwest wildfire agreement

The law ratifies the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement. After the Governor declares Nevada’s ratification and other members approve, Nevada can share crews and gear to prevent and fight wildfires. Helpers work under the receiving member’s direction and get the same protections; injury or death benefits apply as if they are employees of the sending member. The assisting member is not liable for aid‑related acts to the extent allowed by the receiving member’s law; the receiving member indemnifies and repays allowed costs and losses. Members keep books, meet yearly, and may share equal appropriations for common services. A member can withdraw 60 days after notice. The Agreement operates among members when at least two ratify it.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Senate Committee on Natural Resources

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 63 • No: 0

House vote • 5/19/2025

Final Passage - Assembly (As Introduced)

Yes: 42 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Final Passage - Senate (As Introduced)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 40.

    5/27/2025legislature
  2. Approved by the Governor.

    5/26/2025legislature
  3. Enrolled and delivered to Governor.

    5/23/2025legislature
  4. In Senate. To enrollment.

    5/19/2025Senate
  5. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate.

    5/19/2025House
  6. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

    5/16/2025House
  7. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

    5/15/2025House
  8. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

    5/14/2025House
  9. Read second time.

    5/12/2025House
  10. From committee: Do pass.

    5/8/2025House
  11. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources. To committee.

    4/16/2025House
  12. In Assembly.

    4/16/2025House
  13. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 21, Nays: None.) To Assembly.

    4/15/2025Senate
  14. Read second time.

    4/14/2025Senate
  15. From committee: Do pass.

    4/10/2025Senate
  16. Read first time. To committee.

    2/3/2025Senate
  17. From printer.

    11/6/2024Senate
  18. Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources. To printer.

    11/5/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • As Enrolled

  • As Introduced

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